
The Jurists of Islam were divided into two principal divisions, one was called the Ahl –ar-Ra’y, or the people of intellect, and the other was the Ahl-al-Hadith, or the people of Hadith. Those jurists who used to put more emphasis on intellect and free exercise of conscience were from the first group, and those who adhered to Hadith or Sunnah, putting less emphasis on free intellect, were of the second group. Imam Abu Hanifah belonged to the first group. They were also known respectively as “Iraqi” and “Hijazi”
The Muslim who understands his religion trains himself always to be patient and to control his anger, following the teachings of the Qur'an:” who restrain anger, and pardon (all) men for Allah loves those who do good." [Al-Imran:134]
Alhamdulillah! The New Year of 1448 Hijri is coming soon. It means that the Hijrah (migration of the Prophet) from Makkah to Madinah occurred over 1448 years ago. The Hijrah is a physical journey undertaken by the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and his companions from Mecca to Madinah. The Hijrah is a milestone event in Islamic history, an event that inaugurated significant changes in the historical direction of the world, an event that has become the focal point of the destiny of the Muslim world. It is a story of planning, patience, endurance, and striving.